The Luminous Life
A Vida Luminosa
Synopsis
It’s springtime in Lisbon and Nicolau turns 24, but he’s not celebrating. Living in his parents’ house, hostage to a dream of being a musician that never comes true and plagued by the ideal image of an ex-girlfriend who left him a year ago and never came back, Nicolau feels incapable of moving forward and inventing a life of his own. He takes odd jobs until the day he discovers that his mother is just as dissatisfied with life as he is. Nicolau is shaken, but he doesn’t stumble.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Rosas
- Screenplay & Story
- João Rosas
- Original Title
- A Vida Luminosa
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Midas Filmes, Les Films de l'Après-Midi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Rosas
João Rosas
Paulo Menezes
Luís Miguel Correia
Pedro Borges
Department Leadership Roster
João Rosas
Director
Paulo Menezes
Director of Photography
João Rosas
Writer
Luís Miguel Correia
Editor
Pedro Borges
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Luminous Life
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What is The Luminous Life about?
It’s springtime in Lisbon and Nicolau turns 24, but he’s not celebrating. Living in his parents’ house, hostage to a dream of being a musician that never comes true and plagued by the ideal image of an ex-girlfriend who left him a year ago and never came back, Nicolau feels incapable of moving forward and inventing a life of his own. He takes odd jobs until the day he discovers that his mother is just as dissatisfied with life as he is. Nicolau is shaken, but he doesn’t stumble.
Who directed The Luminous Life?
The Luminous Life was directed by João Rosas.
Who stars in The Luminous Life?
The principal cast of The Luminous Life includes Francisco Melo, Cécile Matignon, Margarida Dias, Federica Balbi, Gemma Tria.
When was The Luminous Life released and how long is it?
The Luminous Life was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.